Hate You, Love You
Next Plan

"Hi, welcome," Dea said with a wide smile. To make Amara stunned, he was surprised to see the presence of his cousin there.

"Here, handsome ! Aunty Dea was very much like Evan." Dea takes over Evan from Amara's lap. The girl did not realize that Amara was a little disturbed by her presence there. Evidently from Amara who did not greet him at all.

"Mara, come on in," Gio asked. Unlike Amara, Gio was not surprised by Dea's presence there because his mother did invite the girl to come.

"Ah yes ! Sorry," said Amara who is still in the wave of surprise. He also put his foot in. Amara was a little reluctant. I don't know why his feelings became so bad. The presence of Dea is one of the causes.

"Mara... How beautiful you are, dear," Mama Gio came to him and kissed Amara's cheeks in turn.

"Thank you, Mm.. Ma..," replied Amara with a slight stammer. Sometimes Amara still feels nervous when it comes to dealing with her mother-in-law. He is a kind person. Maybe because the way he married Gio through an unnatural way made Amara feel there was a little distance between them.

Soon the guests began to arrive. What is said to be a family night, it was attended by quite a lot of people. Even Ibu Gio hires services and catering like last time.

All who came immediately greeted Gio and gave their congratulations. Gio was surrounded by many people who praised his hard work. While Amara stood alone and saw how the man shone.

"This is your son Gio ? Have a beautiful wife and child why is it hidden?" Suddenly one of Gio's relatives spoke like that as he met Dea who was holding Evan. Understandably Gio's marriage was so closed that some relatives do not know who Gio's wife.

Almost all eyes were on Dea who was holding Evan. The girl smiled misrepresenting him. While Amara desperately refrained from shouting and said that Evan was her son. There was a huge sense of unwillingness in Amara's heart when Dea was thought to be Evan's biological mother.

The conscious Gio had left Amara looking directly at his wife. He also walked closer to her. "Actually-"

"Ayo-ayo don't stand, the appetizers are available. Let's enjoy it !" Mama Gio cut off her son's words, so Gio could not finish his sentence.

Amara bowed her head, she felt Mama Gio would not acknowledge her as a daughter-in-law. And it was very painful for Amara.

Amara did not understand what she was feeling right now. Wouldn't it be nice if no one knew that she was Gio's wife ? That way he can leave easily.

All the guests obey Mama Gio's words. They walked to the back garden that had been transformed into a comfortable and beautiful dining area. Like a garden party with many lights that adorn every corner. There are also various kinds of food that have been served.

"Mara..," said Gio. He knew that Amara's mood had changed. Seen from Amara who bowed his head with both hands squeezing each other.

"Ma !" Gio wanted to protest but the mother spoke faster. "We'll talk about this, Gio. And believe... What Mama Papa did was for the good between you and Amara" he said.

"What does Mama mean ?" Gio asked while furrowing his brows not understanding.

"Let's talk about Gio. Mama hope you don't come home after this dinner is over" said Mama Gio again.

Amara did not comment, but remained silent. And it wasn't just there that Amara got the surprise. Shortly after, came the two Dea parents who were Om and Aunt Amara as well. Followed by Amara's own parents. Everyone gathered at the show.

The family dinner was festive, all dissolved in laughter and joking with happiness. Only Amara didn't enjoy it. Although the atmosphere was so crowded, but he felt alone. Amara was busy with her own thoughts.

Especially when Papa Gio speaks in front of many people and expresses his pride in the child who has succeeded in achieving success. Not only did Gio get the praise, but Dea did too. The two were invited to stand in front accompanying Papa Gio who was giving his speech.

All applauded, only Amara was not so eager to do that. "Dea is great, Ara" whispered Amara's mother in her ear.

"Well listen, Dea will soon be appointed as a permanent officer even though the lecture has not been completed," he continued. "I hope you get a good job in Boston."

Amara took a deep breath. He tried to calm himself. Amara just nodded her head in response to her mother's words. She was unable to speak because Amara believed she would cry when she opened her mouth. But even Amara would not be able to explain why she cried to everyone. All Amara knows is that her heart is not okay.

Although Amara behaved as mediocre, but Gio knew that his wife was in a bad state. Amara always avoided Gio's eyes when their eyes met. And that happened all the time they had dinner.

At half-ten pm, the dinner was finished. Evan was asleep and was waited for by his sister in the guest room. Evan is not placed in Gio's room, because Mama Gio is worried that Amara's trauma will come back to haunt her daughter-in-law.

Almost all the guests have gone home except Amara, Dea and their parents. The feeling of Amara who has been chaotic since then is not because it is getting worse. Amara is convinced that tonight something big is going to happen.

Everyone gathered in the family room. Gio, Amara, Dea and their parents. Amara had wanted to disappear from that place because she had already guessed in her heart what would happen next.

After making small talk, Mama Gio finally spoke to the point. "I think everyone knows the purpose and purpose of our meeting tonight. And as I said before... All of this is for the good, Ivan,"

Deg ! Amara felt her heart being squeezed firmly when Mama Gio said that.

"What does Mama mean ?" cut Gio.

"We all know that your marriage to Amara didn't go well. Even Amara would soon leave to catch up with her fiance once she finished her studies. And this time no one has the right to hinder the happiness of Amara," said Mama Gio while looking gently at Amara.

Amara bowed her head, she hid her tears that suddenly fell down her cheeks. He could not avoid Mama Gio's words, because it was true. Even her parents did not comment on it.

"Thank you very much for all the sacrifices you have made, Amara. Thank you for taking care of Evan even though we knew his presence was never wanted."

Mama Gio's words made Amara's tears even more swift. And for the second time Amara could not deny the words of his father-in-law because everything was true.

"To repay all your kindness... We'll ease your way to Boston" continued Mama Gio again. Shouldn't Amara be pleased with the help ? But what he felt was the opposite. Amara felt hurt by all of this.

"But your departure does not mean breaking up your relationship with Evan. You can meet her anytime because you're her real mother." This time Papa Gio spoke.

"Pa..," said Gio.

"Don't cut off Papa's talk, Gio !! Believe me what we do is for the common good" Papa Gio said.

"After Amara left, there was no way Evan could be alone. He needs a surrogate mother" Papa Gio continued, and it made Amara's heart hurt even more. He could already guess the continuation of his father-in-law's sentence.

"After we've hummed and thought about all this deeply. We decided to match Gio up with Dea" explained Mama Gio.

"Ma ? What does that mean ? You guys chat but I've never been spoken to at all !" Gio Protests.

"What we did was for your and Evan's good !!" Papa Gio said with a raised voice.

"Dea was a kind girl and she was as affectionate with Evan as her own child. We can see how Dea and Evan interact tonight. And Dea is also a cousin of Amara, indirectly blood also flows in Evan," he continued.

"But Pa !" Gio still wants to protest because that's not what he wants.

"Conscious is Gio ! Within 3 months, Amara will soon be going to meet her fiance. Stop being the destroyer of happiness Amara !!! And be thankful that Dea will be betrothed to you ! Dea wants to accept you and Evan for who they are."

Gio fell silent, what his papa said was like a slap on his cheek. "Stop being Amara's destroyer of happiness!!"

Gio also looked at Amara who had bowed his head. Gio wants to say that he loves his wife very much but the words of his father make Gio close his mouth.

"And everyone has agreed to this plan. Both Amara and Dea's parents were very supportive. So I hope you agree with Gio."

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